Police, community and calendar briefs, Oct. 27, 2013

Published: Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11:21 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, October 26, 2013 at 11:21 p.m.

POLICE BEAT

Stray bullet goes through wall of Summerfield home

A bullet tore through the side of a Summerfield house on Friday night and came to rest on the floor near where a woman sat in a recliner.

Just before 7 p.m. the woman heard a loud bang, and a short time later noticed the bullet on the floor of her home in the 3900 block of Southeast 150th Street in Summerfield. A bullet hole was found in the side of the house, and more shots were heard nearby, according to Marion County Sheriff’s Office reports.

Deputies went to a neighboring house and discovered several people were firing weapons at the time of the incident. The homeowner said he would pay for the damage done to the house, reports state.

No charges were immediately filed.

Community

Improving care for veterans conference

In honor of Veterans Day, Hospice of Marion County and Munroe Regional Medical Center will host a free teleconference, Improving Care for Veterans, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 8 at the MRMC Auxiliary Conference Center, 1531 SW First Ave., Ocala.

The seminar, with a national group of experts via video and a panel of local facilitators, is designed to enhance understanding and provide new interventions to better serve veterans facing the end of life. Attention is placed on aging veterans from World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

The program also explores military benefits and improving communication with VA systems. Attendees also will learn about cultural traditions and sensitivities to better assist grieving families.

Continuing education credits are available for a processing fee.

For more information, call 854-5230.

FWC to sweep Lake Rousseau for weeds

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission will conduct aquatic weed control through Nov. 22 on Lake Rousseau near Dunnellon.

A water-lettuce and water-hyacinth sweep of the lake will use the herbicide Reward; boat trails will be maintained using the herbicides Glyphosate and Aquathol K.